Transport Coordinator

Role: Transport Coordinator

Location: Dereham

Hours: Monday to Friday, 47.5 hour week – 06:30AM – 16:30PM

Salary: £12.50 an hour, weekly pay

Temporary to Permanent opportunity, Immediate Start

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Transport Coordinator to join a well-established business based in Dereham.

Duties of a Transport Coordinator:

• Plan and schedule daily transport operations: route scheduling, vehicle allocation, driver assignments.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, internal departments to coordinate pick-ups and deliveries.
• Monitor journey schedules to ensure on-time delivery; proactively manage delays or issues
• Manage transport documentation
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation
• Track and monitor transport costs and identify opportunities for cost saving and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain accurate records and data: transport schedules, KPIs.
• Handle communication with drivers ensuring they are informed of itineraries, changes, and safety requirements

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience in transport/fleet coordination, logistics, or related role.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written.
• Attention to detail, problem solving skills, proactive mindset.
• IT literacy: MS Office (especially Excel) and Planning software and SAGE ideally

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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